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CISM · Question #168

Which of the following is MOST likely to help an organization's ability to manage advanced persistent threats (APTs)?

The correct answer is B. Having a skilled information security team. The most likely factor to help an organization's ability to manage advanced persistent threats (APTs) is having a skilled information security team. APTs are sophisticated, ongoing threats that require not only the right tools but also a deep understanding of security threats, th

Submitted by paula_co· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management

Question

Which of the following is MOST likely to help an organization's ability to manage advanced persistent threats (APTs)?

Options

  • AUsing multiple security vendors.
  • BHaving a skilled information security team
  • CHaving an endpoint detection and response (EDR) tool in place
  • DSubscribing to a threat intelligence service

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    72% (38)
  • C
    17% (9)
  • D
    8% (4)

Explanation

The most likely factor to help an organization's ability to manage advanced persistent threats (APTs) is having a skilled information security team. APTs are sophisticated, ongoing threats that require not only the right tools but also a deep understanding of security threats, the ability to analyze and respond to complex attacks, and continuous monitoring. Skilled security professionals can interpret data from tools like EDRs and threat intelligence services, adapt to evolving threats, and implement effective defense strategies.

Topics

#Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)#Security Personnel#Security Operations#Threat Management

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